Windjammer
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
82
Score
Public records show five inspections at Windjammer stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Westerly restaurant, which scores around 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Environmental Complaint
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (dressings) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of owner, chicken wings as placed hot in the walk-in cooler in COVERED containers greater than four inches deep. PIC removed cover at time of inspection.
3-501.15
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the kitchen door ways do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
61
Sep 7, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the soda gun at the indoor bar is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Per person in charge, a plumber is scheduled to come repair it.
5-402.13
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available in the handwashing sinks in the bathroom. Per person in charge, plumber services are scheduled to fix the hot water. Please email inspector proof of repair.
5-103.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The produce walk-in cooler is in poor repair as evidenced by an ambient air temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Only produce was observed stored in the walk-in during time of inspection. Establishment must not store any time/temperature control for safety foods. Per person in charge, walk-in cooler will be replaced.
6-501.11
70
Aug 22, 2023
Re-Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the soda gun at the indoor bar is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in the produce walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Produce walk-in had an ambient temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. All time/temperature control for safety foods were relocated to another walk-in cooler. Produce walk-in cooler must not be used to store time/temperature control for safety foods until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Produce walk-in cooler must be repaired.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit in an ice bath in the ice cream area. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, milk had been out for an unknown amount of time. Milk was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available in the handwashing sink in the bathroom.
5-103.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
50
Aug 2, 2023
Food Complaint
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations. 12 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single-use articles (cups) were observed stored on the floor. Single-use articles must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
4-903.11(A)
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.
2-301.14
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The condensate from the soda gun (indoor bar) and Oasis machine (outdoor bar) are draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Packages of rolls were observed gnawed by rodents. Rolls were voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 51-52 degrees Fahrenheit in the produce walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the walk-in cooler since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The walk-in cooler had an ambient air temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Establishment must not use walk-in cooler for time/temperature control for safety foods. Per person in charge, walk-in cooler will be fixed.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit in the mini refrigerator in the ice cream area. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, milk had been in there for about 3 hours. Milk was relocated to cool down. The ambient air temperature of the refrigerator was observed at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerator was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
3-501.16(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine must be cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings and ripped up bags of bread. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Pest control records were reviewed with the person in charge. Pest control has been coming 2 times a week.
6-501.111
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken wings were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fish and ice were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezers. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: Hot water is not available in the bathroom.
5-103.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (ice cream scoops) were observed stored in sanitizer between uses.
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Windjammer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Windjammer on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Windjammer?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Windjammer.
How does Windjammer compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Windjammer most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Windjammer's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Windjammer have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Windjammer means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Windjammer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Windjammer is inspected around two times per year on average.
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